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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,488.91, 307,034.96 and 120,514.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,488.91, 307,034.96 and 120,514.59 is: 166,310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,488.91 : 307,034.96 = 120,514.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,488.91/307,034.96 = 120,514.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,488.91x = 307,034.96 × 120,514.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,488.91x = 37,002,191,717.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,002,191,717.49/222,488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,310.27

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